DRIFTWOOD CAFE
13940 OLD COAST RD, Naples FL 34110 · 239.307.1900
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beans date marked 4/17. The operator discarded the beans.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Accumulation of scale on top of dishwasher
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beans date marked 4/17. The operator discarded the beans.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked beans date marked 4/17. The operator discarded the beans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (47F - Cold Holding) in the lower half of a reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the pasta had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator moved the potentially hazardous foods to the walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for granola in the kitchen. The operator removed the ramekin.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in standing water behind the bar. The operator turned on the water for the dipperwell. Observed in-use utensils stored in 83F standing water at the front counter. The operator removed the utensils from the water.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef and beef muscle stored over raw fish and shrimp. Operator advised and corrected storage order.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line and back of kitchen used as dump sink. Operator advised and relayed to all staff to use hand wash sinks for hand washing only.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located on end of cook line. Operator replaced.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Operator removed apples for rewashing and drying, and applying protective layer.
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed west bar with dishwashing machine chlorine at 0ppm. Operator called for service.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gasket on center reachin cooler on cook line, right door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has been remodeled, dish room added, cooler/freezer modified with no plan review. Operator stated waiting on proper plans to submit.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.